Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, Golden BC
December 5 - 7, 2025
“You’re going to work hard, laugh hard, and leave better.”
We are excited to host the first annual DM Dust Off! Who is keen?
Registration will be opening on Zone4 on September 30, 2025 at 8:00 am. Capped at 40 participants to keep the small-town vibe. Registration link here.
Where: Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, 1690 Hector Trail, Golden, BC.
When: Friday, December 5 at 2 pm until Sunday, December 7 at 4 pm.
Who: This weekend is for adults and mature youth who want to hone their skiing skills, improve their fitness, and have fun with like-minded Nordic skiers.
What: We will be cross-country skiing, socializing, improving technique and enjoying the start of the season together in a fun way. Lessons are included by certified instructors/coaches.
Cost: The registration fee is $45 plus 5% GST for Golden Nordic Ski Club Members and $80 + 5% GST for non-members. There are options for an additional cost. All proceeds will go to the Golden Nordic Ski Club. The fees will go up to $55 for members and $100 for non-members after November 30th.
Includes: Being a part of a great community of like-minded cross-country skiers, optional ski lessons, and video analysis, trail fees, Saturday chili lunch, Friday night refreshments, and a great kick-start to your ski season. All participants will receive a gift bag.
Added options: Get Rat - Stay Rad seminar, yoga, and biathlon sessions.
Schedule for the weekend:
Friday, December 5, 2025
2:00 - 6:00 pm: Arrival, sign-in, sign up for lesson/video/biathlon, pick up package
2:30 - 4:00 pm: informal skiing in groups
4:00 - 6:00 pm: Waxing clinic & wax your skis with a coach (by sign-up)
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Welcome, weekend overview, potluck dinner at Chalet - bring to share
7:00 - 7:30 pm: Inspirational talk, training & technique tips, goal setting
7:30 - 9:00 pm: Social time, drinks at the Chalet
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Watching xc-videos on technique (from CANSI)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:30 - 10:00 am: Group & individual warm-up and "seeding" loop to create starting order for personal baselining ski test.
10:00 - 10:30 am: Baselining test ski: ski a set distance and compare your time over the weekend and season.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Lessons by certified coaches/instructors (by sign-up)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Informal skiing groups based on goals, fitness, and ability.
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Lunch at the Chalet; chili included. Potluck optional.
1:30 - 4:00 pm: Informal skiing groups based on goals, fitness, and ability.
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Lessons (by sign-up)
3:00 - 4:00 pm: video recording of your skiing (by sign-up)
4:00 - 5:00 pm: video analysis with a coach/instructor of your skiing (by sign-up)
4:00 - 6:00 pm: Get Rad - Stay Rad seminar (by $ sign up on Zone4 here) - limited to 12 people. SEE POSTER BELOW FOR MORE INFO.
4:00 - 7:00 pm: Personal time & meet others for dinner at Double Black at ski base
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Yoga (by $ sign up on Zone4 here) - limited to 10 people
7:00 - 9:00 pm: Meet at Brew Pub or other venue for social
Sunday, December 7, 2025
9:30 - 10:00 am: Group warm-up, individual warm-up
10:00 - 11:00 am: Lessons (by sign up)
10:00 - 11:00 am: Try biathlon (by $ sign up on Zone4 here) - limited to 10 people
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Informal ski groups based on goals, fitness, and ability.
11:00 - 11:30 am: Baselining test ski: ski the same distance and compare
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Lunch, bring your own, wrap-up, prizes
1:30 - 4:00 pm: informal group ski based on goals, fitness, and ability
4:00 pm: return of any ski rentals at the Chalet
